Filming Montage Commercials - Cinematography Breakdown

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[@impatrickt]

"it doesn't have to make sense" is something I always struggle with when a lot of people see light so literal. that everything needs some sort of motivation, be it story wise or practically. sometimes it just looks better and the viewer just accepts it as looking good... even if it doesn't make sense in reality.

[@lewispotts]

Yeah man I totally agree

[@fin._.thehuman]

you get it

[@RussellYandura]

You bring these seemingly high budget commercials down to a human level. They seem achievable because of the way you explain to lesser resources folk. Great content.

[@PCcardboard1354]

You are a true cinematographer and movie maker. respect.

[@Souchoroukof]

The intro was really intriguing🙌 Apart from that, I really get a lot of insights about the industry from your videos. Thanks for sharing Lewis🤜🤛

[@jatingibs]

Well, to be very honest... You are one of the Intelligent DP I have seen with so much clarity of thought. I admire the way you take shoot productions and plan the way you visualise them with the consent of your Director. Please keep making these videos and keep inspiring people like me living somewhere on this earth. In the end, I would just like to say that the way you explain everything in your videos reminds me of Master DP Roger Deakins. Please keep this attitude always and keep sharing the knowledge. Thank You.

[@lewispotts]

Thanks for the kind words Jatin! 🙌

[@yohalmocoto4604]

Love how "problem solving" oriented this yt channel is. It inspires me to think outside the box in my productions. I'm definitly gonna incorporate alot of your tricks and tips and credit you. Pure genius. 👌🏽

[@andreyandonov]

You work so fast wow. I guess the gaffer is a maniac too:)

[@Elassyahmed]

Awesome video as always. Lewis Potts, Brady Bessette, and Danny Gevirtz all releasing videos on the same day. Christmas came early.

[@rohanpierotti7927]

AGHHH it’s so weird seeing my city look so- Idk. Cinematic. You inspire me a lot Lewis.

[@AbdulVid]

Ughhh just awesome stuff! Thanks for showing us your ways loved it

[@victormultanen1981]

thank you for this generous breakthrough tutorial on commercial shoot.

[@phokar5255]

Already looking forward to the next video🔥 Always insightful and I enjoy the simple lighting solutions a lot

[@markbone]

beautiful work lewis!

[@lewispotts]

Thanks Mark, love all your work man!

[@AlexMinor]

This was really helpful. I don’t do commercials, it I do a lot of interviews in places I can’t fully control. The hospital setup and the office setups gave me a lot to think about. Thank you!

[@CappuccinoLife]

Amazing breakdown, thank you!

[@sonpois]

Could watch these all day. Please make more 🙏

[@BenOBrienSmith]

I'm just discovering your channel now and thoroughly enjoying devouring pieces like this. As someone who works mostly as a "one-man-band" for very agile production, it's a real pleasure to get to see behind the scenes on this style of work. Thanks for your thorough walk-through!

[@BradyBessette]

*confirming it was in fact great

[@davidp158]

That's a lot of locations in 2.5 days! Nice work!

[@andresasindp]

Thank you so much for such proffesional breakdowns of a real commercial scenario.

[@onboardv]

Love your videos, they feel like we're hanging out chatting about a shoot. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated!!

[@AronBagel]

"Profesh." Now that's a catchphrase that deserves to be on a T-shirt. Or a mug. Anyway, appreciate the breakdown! Would love to hear your thoughts on different types of diffusion. Grid cloth, muslin, etc. What kind of situations call for specific materials? Something along those lines.

[@ViralVideos-pr2oi]

would love you to cover this topic as well

[@Dennis94913]

Love these on-set lighting breakdown! The way its edited feels like a digital version of Grainydays video.

[@JoshChappell]

I work as a videographer for an agency. I'm learning TONS of new things every time I watch your vids. Keep up the good work man!

[@cherneu5052]

I totally agree about What client's expectations and our own don't necessarily match all the time..

[@EmileModesitt]

So much good info! I would watch hour-long versions of this

[@valentinmanyanin9871]

Yt recommended your channel and i'm so happy it did, tons of useful info and just a pure pleasure to listen to, thank you so much and greetings all the way from Moscow

[@rstudioliberia]

I don't know but I just believe in the kind of creative work put together by you my friend , thank you so much 👍

[@PhilEdwardsInc]

Your videos add so much value - thank you!

[@lewispotts]

Thanks Phil!

[@edwardcrockett]

the best commercial breakdowns out there! great as usual lewis!

[@CoronadoBaptistEP]

Thank you

[@hkm2023]

Man your channel is already one of my favorites! Far beyond most others - I hope you keep up sharing your content. Greetz from Germany

[@bakoenanakin9400]

Your lighting breakdowns are very helpful! Keep dropping more so I can apply it in Film School.

[@PeaLoop]

Excellent, no-nonsense breakdown. Beautiful work too!

[@lawagyei]

always looking forward to your videos.

[@tinh]

Thank you for taking your time to make videos like this.

[@chavellastephens537]

Wow! Best behind the scenes I think I've ever felt breathtaking actually feeling breathtaking! I felt so many emotions watching this. So much that I hated to see it end! Absolutely stunning! I purchased two RED Komodo's and I hadn't really use them, so I haven't had the opportunity to see what they can actually do in a real professional production. I am so impressed! You sir, have made my day! Thank you!

[@MegaReaso]

2? wow

[@thwvisuals]

Love the shake from the bicycle rig, it looks very organic. Awesome job with this breakdown man

[@TheAdobe101]

this channel is gold

[@oniriscope]

Great intro/montage, Now let’s go!

[@mauriciotrujillo9016]

I'm all about the "profesh" style while I work to get some extra lights 😅👌🏼 thank you so much for sharing your insight, it really helps and motivates! 🙌🏼

[@scottbunn768]

100% fave production channel. The most profesh.

[@nelmassachs]

That intro was amazing💯

[@mribi]

Thank you for sharing all this. So interesting to watch and learn

[@AbdulbasitYT]

man i love you and i love the work you do, especially the breakdown videos, truly i can not thank you enough, i hope you keep on creating good stuff and helping us along the way, much love from switzerland

[@JonathanRichey]

Love these BTS videos...i'm learning so much!

[@AdamSzarmack]

So thankful to take the time to make these. I learn so much every time.

[@derekjcooper]

Every Lewis Potts video is a Black Friday day in my books!

[@TheOriginalNexo]

As an editor who always struggled with being the DP on sets, your videos are super helpful, thanks !

[@robes000]

Great breakdown. Thanks for sharing. Lovely work!

[@JackSather]

holy crap i took so much away from this video, great breakdown, and you're insanely talented Lewis!

[@TurquoiseFilms]

mate, your channel is one of the most helpful channel's ive come across. thanks for the great content!

[@starnutron6147]

just came from epic light media

[@JonathanEBoyd]

Thanks for sharing always learn a lot from your videos pure quality

[@thibaudchaumard3968]

As always, super interesting video! Quick question concerning the choice of white balance. You mentioned that you shot a scene quite blue 2800K (the bike in the dark tunnel) as you knew that you wanted a cold look in the final result. People always talk about the importance of having a correct white balance for shot matching, but I keep seeing amazing DPs going extra warm/cold intentionally. So my question is : when baking-in a colder/warmer look in camera, what’s your approach on shot matching? This video is a montage so it’s less problematic, but I’m pretty sure you also have those creative white balance on other types of projects too. Thank you for your insight, love your work!

[@lewispotts]

Yeah like you said, it's a montage so it doesn't matter as much. But, If I was to have an unusual white balance on a scene with multiple shots id still just treat it the same as any scene and keep the same white balance throughout, and once the actor goes into a new room or space or you cut to something else you can change the white balance if needed, if nothing's matching, like outside daylight or something

[@easementh]

Addicted to your channel thanks for everything

[@ericchouinard8075]

Very helpful and informative! Thank you.

[@henribubeck3328]

What a great breakdown!

[@animusvisual]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Infinitely helpful.

[@storiesbyad]

Fabulous work lewis 💪👌❤️and can't thank enough for the knowledge that you gave🙌🙏

[@NOOOOOOOOOOOO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0]

Awesome Lewis!! Would love a rig break down and a full list of all you gear!!

[@looooool3462]

real nice bike shots

[@nelmro527]

4 seconds into the vid and i'm already stunned😂

[@johrman04]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you for the knowledge. Excited for the channel to take off!

[@xuanlongtran2133]

amazing job! i have learned a lot. thank you so much.

[@terryallen9546]

I can learn from this guy. Subscribed.

[@assylkhanmeldebek5040]

Cool thanks 👏👏👏👏💯💯💯

[@sunulee441]

oh my god. i promise you are going to make tons of viewers soon!!

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing.

[@jessedellert2085]

duuude i loved the shots.. crazy good

[@dgillphotos]

LOL! I love this! Thank you! I love your sticker friend, you got this.

[@Samrajphotograper]

really nice video

[@The33scap]

I'd really like to see an episode where you review/comment casually about some viewer work. Not sure if that's your vibe but I think it would be a huge help to the community and we'd definitely appreciate the insights!!

[@Luk_FIlms]

love your works dude, awesome tips!!! keep goin'

[@innatemusic]

I really enjoy watching this channel, man! Love the tone. Informative and easy to watch. Kudos!

[@scottievee7467]

So cool my man. Good stuff. Creative thinking!

[@Hanswaffel]

This was very usefull, learned a lot!!! The Profesh... dear god humor at its finest

[@AaronMcCann]

Nice.

[@tempest63132]

really great! It'd be cool to see a video about getting enough gear. This video seemed like you have every tool for the job from skypanels to flexible LED mats

[@jakflasdick]

Definitely keen for this to become a mayonnaise ad focused channel. The niche is there I'm telling you

[@bchi521]

I love it when do the breakdown, thank you

[@walkinbrothers]

Very good work. Thanks for the valuable information.

[@cristianjurado19films]

tnks bro! saludos de Bolivia

[@EricHernandez91]

Loving these videos, keep it up man!!!

[@michaelchiaretta]

Liked and Subscribed after the first 5 secs.

[@nicholasboule5134]

Fuck the Illumina is like one of my fav lenses and I love it

[@MarloweHolt]

Thanks for taking the time to make these breakdowns!

[@kladovka_egora]

Thank you very much! Nice!

[@chris.chiutena]

Love your work @lewis thank you for sharing ❤️⚡📽️

[@Duden55128]

Awesome Video

[@dylanbudnieski4101]

i love your videos wow

[@TheBjornarv]

Excellent! hope you will do more of this :)

[@Zdravko100]

Thanks, mate! Really good breakdown! P.S. I recognised some of your ads on TV. 😀

[@dapp24fps]

Thanks a lot! for sharing such amazing exprience, and knowledge

[@camgregg9971]

The goat

[@nilsen5109]

Wow nice

[@darioaguilarrayon7658]

I'm a new subscriber and I gotta say: your videos are so great and inspiring!

[@RazerView]

fantastic info

[@cambrett8960]

Amazing stuff once again. Would love a video on how you got into the industry and any advice you might have for those looking to start out !

[@adamdargan]

"mayo ad" probably referring to the Mayo Clinic hospital system.